Season 3 · Episode 1

Reeling in the Years: 1970

In the 1970s, Dublin thrives with a vibrant nightclub scene. Apollo 13's moon mission is marred by a catastrophic explosion, but the astronauts return safely. Pele leads Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup. Ireland's Catholic bishops lift a ban on attending Trinity College, Dublin. Eamon and Sinead de Valera celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, and Dublin opens the Dandelion Market. Dana wins Ireland's first Eurovision with "All Kinds Of Everything." The Biafran war ends with rebels surrendering to Nigeria. The U.S. continues withdrawing troops from Vietnam. At Kent State, National Guardsmen kill four protestors. Anti-apartheid protests occur during the South African rugby tour in Dublin. Ireland’s political scene is rocked by the Arms Crisis, leading to the dismissal of Charles Haughey and Neil Blaney.